Studio Album · No. 1
Tormented Songwriting Credits by Staind
Produced by Jeff Gilmer, Mike Mushok, Johnny April · Engineered by Mike Mushok, Jeff Gilmer, Johnny April
Self-released
Nu metalAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Staind carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Staind
0 tracksoutside writers
Staind's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist92%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
2
Lyricists
3
Producers
1996
Released
Data Insight
Tormented is Staind's self-released debut, written entirely by the band, with Aaron Lewis writing the lyrics and Mike Mushok composing most of the music. The dark, heavy album set the template for their early nu metal sound and included an early version of "Mudshuvel," later re-recorded as "Mudshovel." It is fully self-written, made independently before the band signed to a label.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Tormented
Did Staind write Tormented themselves?
Yes. Tormented is fully self-written, with Aaron Lewis writing the lyrics and Mike Mushok composing most of the music. It was independently self-released before the band had a record deal.
Was Tormented by Staind self-released?
Yes. Tormented was self-released by the band on November 29, 1996. It predates their major-label career and was made entirely independently.
What genre is Tormented by Staind?
Tormented is a nu metal and alternative metal album. It is darker and heavier than the band's later, more radio-friendly work.
Is "Mudshovel" on Tormented by Staind?
An early version called "Mudshuvel" appears on Tormented. The band re-recorded and renamed it "Mudshovel" for their 1999 album Dysfunction.
Who composed the music on Tormented by Staind?
Most of the music on Tormented was composed by guitarist Mike Mushok, with the rest of the band contributing. Aaron Lewis wrote the lyrics.
How rare is Tormented by Staind?
Tormented was a self-released debut with limited initial distribution, making original copies relatively scarce. It later gained attention as the starting point of the band's catalog.